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Ripon College lists this Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science opportunity in ripon, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Ripon, WI 54971Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: EducationThe Department of Exercise Science at Ripon College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position as tenure-track Associate Professor or Assistant Professor, or as non-tenure-track Instructor or Professor of Practice, with initial appointment in August 2026. The position’s area of specialization is Physical Education and Health. This is a 9-month position committed to the academic and professional preparation of Physical Education and Health teaching majors. Applicants are required to have a M.Ed., M.S., Ph.D., or Ed.D. in Physical Education or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates with an M.S. or M.Ed. must have professional experience in the field. Candidates with a Ph.D. must have the ability and willingness to establish an effective research agenda with student involvement. Primary responsibilities include teaching physical education courses such as Personal and Community Health Problems, School Health Curriculum, Adapted Physical Education, and various teaching fundamentals courses. Other teaching responsibilities may include Sports Nutrition and Motor Learning. Additional expectations include advising students in the department; service to the college, department, and community; as well as active involvement in professional organizations.
Equal Opportunity
Ripon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and adheres to nondiscriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Qualifications and Application
Ph.D./Ed.D in Physical Education (or a closely related field) or M.S./M.Ed. with at least four years of professional K-12 teaching experience in physical education and health
Ability to teach a variety of classes related to physical education and health
Candidates with a Ph.D./Ed.D. will have a clearly articulated research agenda
Candidates with a M.S./M.Ed. will demonstrate how their experience in the field will inform their teaching
Strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching one or more of the following courses: Personal and Community Health Problems, School Health Curriculum, Adapted Physical Education, Instructional Strategies in Physical Education, Sport Nutrition, and/or Motor Learning
Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments and interest in developing curricula related to diverse populations
Willingness to develop courses building on the established curricula
Evidence of successful collaborative work across disciplines
Ability to establish a research program that engages both undergraduate and graduate students
Commitment to undergraduate advising
Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate research projects
Teacher Licensure/Certification
Prior experience in the K-12 classroom
Deadline
The position will remain open until filled. Applicants are guaranteed consideration, if all required materials are submitted by Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Worksite address
ripon, WI, 54971, US
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